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Harold Burton – signed letter and Supreme Court card.
Burton graciously responds to a simple request from an autograph collector with both a signature card and a letter. His May 8, 1948 letter shares his understanding of the significance of autographs. In part: “Anything that brings the people of America into closer personal contact with their governmental representatives contributes to the success of our republic which deserves not only its ‘just powers’ but its spirit from the governed.” The card is signed and dated March 7.
Condition: Fine. The letter is a 4to sheet of Court letterhead with flattened folds. The card has a few spots and some light age toning, but the heavy black ink of Burton’s pen makes for excellent contrast and display value.
Burton was one of the most gracious signers for autograph collectors. This is a nice example for Court collectors but also anyone interested in the history of collecting and the attitude of prominent people towards collectors. His autographs are common, but this is a desirable paired example of card and letter.
A respected Republican Senator, Burton was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1945 by Democrat President Harry Truman – his first appointment to the Court. Burton served three terms as Mayor of Cleveland prior to his election to the Senate. He succeeded Justice Owen Roberts who stepped down after 15 years on the Court. Due to health issues, Burton resigned in 1958 and was succeeded by President Eisenhower’s appointee, Potter Stewart.
Harold Burton – signed letter and Supreme Court card.
Burton graciously responds to a simple request from an autograph collector with both a signature card and a letter. His May 8, 1948 letter shares his understanding of the significance of autographs. In part: “Anything that brings the people of America into closer personal contact with their governmental representatives contributes to the success of our republic which deserves not only its ‘just powers’ but its spirit from the governed.” The card is signed and dated March 7.
Condition: Fine. The letter is a 4to sheet of Court letterhead with flattened folds. The card has a few spots and some light age toning, but the heavy black ink of Burton’s pen makes for excellent contrast and display value.
Burton was one of the most gracious signers for autograph collectors. This is a nice example for Court collectors but also anyone interested in the history of collecting and the attitude of prominent people towards collectors. His autographs are common, but this is a desirable paired example of card and letter.
A respected Republican Senator, Burton was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1945 by Democrat President Harry Truman – his first appointment to the Court. Burton served three terms as Mayor of Cleveland prior to his election to the Senate. He succeeded Justice Owen Roberts who stepped down after 15 years on the Court. Due to health issues, Burton resigned in 1958 and was succeeded by President Eisenhower’s appointee, Potter Stewart.